Monday, May 23 2022
THE BIG ISSUES
LEADING THE AGENDA
SA is on a collision course to becoming a lawless state
When the rule of law applies to some and not to an elite and connected section of society, this a recipe for anarchy
BOOK EXTRACT | The festive season that Pagad made very unfestive
This is an extract from ‘Bulelani Ngcuka: The Sting in the Tale’ (Jonathan Ball Publishers) by Marion Sparg
OBITUARY | Mpho Moerane: a ‘Dark City’ native who became a torchbearer
From his early days in Alexandra, this entrepreneurial diplomat was never one to sit back about community matters
SMART NEWS
IN ONE TAKE
Money lands in your account and it’s not yours. What do you do?
Many Checkers Sixty60 customers got more money in refunds than they were owed. One decided to do the right thing
Struggling Denel workers informed of ‘no more medical aid’ via SMS
Apart from not receiving their regular salaries since 2020, they now have no medical coverage
A novel but effective way to lose weight: learn to resist food ‘cues’
People of all sizes underestimate how much they eat by ‘three cheeseburgers’ a day
IDEAS
FEEDING YOUR MIND
If pupils err, forgive them. Not doing so could cost them their futures
Lessons and support should be provided to pupils who are expelled or forced into ‘off-campus education’
The odour of capitalism rising up from the Ukraine war is unbearable
War-time lessons in the monetisation of morality
Fly the flag for our existing heritage sites — remember those?
Many tourist attractions in this country could use some of that R22m for restorations
WORLD
THE NEWS YOU DON'T NORMALLY GET TO HEAR
The new teal: Aussie women and greens send conservatives packing
Known for its branding’s colour, centrist alliance shows Australians want accountability and action on climate change
Raise an ale to Albo, who vows to rock Oz by ‘making a positive difference’
The incoming prime minister aims to empower women and the working class, while taking climate change seriously
Don’t drop the pilots just because they have mental health issues
Intentional crashes highlight the need for better mental-health protections for pilots in a high-stress job
Solar-powered electric farms are wired to grow crops and profits
Growing crops beneath solar panels is an innovative way to use farmland to generate renewable energy
LIFE
EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS
Want a Merc C-Class? Then best you come up with a bar
The ‘baby Benz’ is growing up, in nature and price, but overall it’s worth it
Obi-Wan Kenobi, may the Force not be with you
In a new six-part TV series, the Jedi knight won’t be able to summon on it because it might give him away
New York sneaker exhibit a fitting tribute to the late Virgil Abloh
A total of 47 sneakers created by the fashion designer will be exhibited in Brooklyn
SPORT
FINISH LINE ESSENTIALS
Home ground advantage for Stormers, Bulls but Sharks fancy their chances
The United Rugby Championship quarters lineup is confirmed but SA qualifiers will have a hint of unease
Letsoalo on Chiefs’ radar as end-of-season clear-out looms
Amakhosi are looking for a free-scoring striker who fits their style of play and Victor Letsoalo ticks all the boxes
Blast from the past: Springboks slay Welsh dragon
Today in SA sports history: May 23